uncool: News Anchor Barbie

I’m not sure which is worse: that News Anchor Barbie — “A flair for journalism – and power pink!” — looks like something out of a Victoria’s Secret catalogue, or that girls around the world actually aspire to sit in front of a camera and smile as they announce the latest body count. Because if Mattel is to believed, girls do aspire to this:

Barbie® I Can Be…™ dolls and accessories empower girls to play out different roles and “try on” fabulous careers, including news anchor, the first Barbie® profession chosen by global vote. Wearing a posh pink suit with black accents and carrying a B News folder, camera and microphone, this savvy journalist reports up-to-the-minute news in signature Barbie® style. The inspiring set also comes with a special code that unlocks career-themed content online, for even more digital play!